Delhi High Court grants significant victory to PPL India in copyright Infringement cases
The Uttarakhand Tribune Correspondent
Dehradun:
On the eve of New Year and Christmas celebrations, Phonographic Performance Ltd. (PPL India) gears up to safeguard its extensive catalogue of over 70 lakh songs. The Delhi High Court (DHC) has delivered a decisive blow against copyright infringement, restraining entities from playing copyrighted songs controlled by PPL without the requisite license. As the 80-year-old powerhouse overseeing public performance rights, PPL India manages an impressive array of songs assigned by 400+ music labels, including industry giants like T-series, Saregama, Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music, Times Music, Speed Records, and more.
In a parallel legal development, the Delhi High Court took serious cognizance of misleading campaigns initiated by associations such as the DJ Association Chandigarh. These campaigns sought to dissuade the general public from obtaining licenses from PPL while playing its music. The court has unequivocally restrained such associations, reaffirming PPL’s right to issue licenses for the lawful use of its extensive music repertoire.
